4 in lift question

[wade.s]

ive got a gu ute with a 5in lift HD dobbsons front and rear and not happy with the flex, looking at a set 4in this time
how do i get the most flex out of my springs do i need to take the whinch out so i can put MD springs in ?

[sudso]

Give the details about all your suspension set up so you'll get an informed answer? Might be more than just the spring rate reducing flex.

[wade.s]

sorry yeah its got the flex arm and drop boxes with tuff dog adjustables one size up from the springs
diesel and steal bar ,will ditch the winch if need be
new to 4wding and just asumed geting a big lift would mean the most flex but hasnt been the case
i bought the ute with a 2in iron man , and it wwas good could strap through the tracks with out being all bumpy and shit and it flexed well but ibought all the gear now so kinda wanting to find the same soft feel in a bigger lift

[burleygu]

wade best advice anybody could give you would be to call shane at suspension stuff just because you have 5 inch coils does not mean they will provide great travel especially being hd coils. you can buy a 5'' coil in a flexy coil or a better load rated one then the ones you have now.

i have 5'' dobinsons flexy coils rated for my steel tray steel bar and winch and im running them with 7'' rancho adjustables and ill tell you now the flex is unbeleiveable.

give shane at suspension stuff a call tell him your story he will help you out guranteed.

[backtracker]

would going back to your previous coils and adding some coil spacers work?

[coxy321]

would going back to your previous coils and adding some coil spacers work?

Coil spacers don't do anything for suspension aside from give a minimal lift for "adjustment" reasons. At the end of the day you won't get an extre 2" of flex from a 2" coil spacer, and you won't get an extra 2" of droop from them either (shock limited, of course).

You're better off getting the correct springs to start off with.